tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post8573953364376829447..comments2023-10-03T08:54:50.508-04:00Comments on Bri Ribaj: Brandon Flowers Scrutinized AgainB.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00224691839509403692noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-39113311398004276522008-12-24T09:39:00.000-05:002008-12-24T09:39:00.000-05:00So, when Flowers says 'I'm too handsome,' is he us...So, when Flowers says 'I'm too handsome,' is he using his beauty as a reason or cause?Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051360996540758952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-80780545868640784362008-12-24T08:12:00.000-05:002008-12-24T08:12:00.000-05:00His 'differences' are part of the hype. Let's see,...His 'differences' are part of the hype. Let's see, he's a native Vegas guy who grew up in Utah. And his flare for costumes and religion is too hard to understand for some?!?<BR/>Hm.<BR/>Good music can only be good if it's informed by different life experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-16163723064239369312008-12-23T15:49:00.000-05:002008-12-23T15:49:00.000-05:00At times scrutinized attention brings much creativ...At times scrutinized attention brings much creativity, too. It makes the artist aware of the unspoken truths about him/herself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-294142625538340012008-12-23T12:42:00.000-05:002008-12-23T12:42:00.000-05:00People like when things fit into molds that make s...People like when things fit into molds that make sense to them. Flowers doesn't fit into any such molds. That is why he is overly scrutinized.<BR/><BR/>But frankly, I don't think he minds.Srahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654911015547100987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-23789170291231488092008-12-23T11:24:00.000-05:002008-12-23T11:24:00.000-05:00But I agree. His words are put under the magnifyin...But I agree. His words are put under the magnifying glass a tad too much. And I like too. What he says has no bearing on how I react to his music. Guy gets music.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051360996540758952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-8014323518349822572008-12-23T11:23:00.000-05:002008-12-23T11:23:00.000-05:00I suppose things like being a Mormon, staying away...I suppose things like being a Mormon, staying away from the rock scene, well, as much as he seems to be able to, and his good eye for high fashion are some of the things that 'mark' him. And in the rock business it's all about asserting individuality in an otherwise pretty conforming business. Rebels conform too. To rebellion, that is.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051360996540758952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-90548341747542489392008-12-23T10:35:00.000-05:002008-12-23T10:35:00.000-05:00"Some journalists are more fascinated by his eye f..."Some journalists are more fascinated by his eye for couture and his personal religious beliefs than they are about his influence on contemporary rock and his own art."<BR/><BR/>I concur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-7450203312802581672008-12-23T10:06:00.000-05:002008-12-23T10:06:00.000-05:00Good piece, thanks.They represent a theme, I get i...Good piece, thanks.<BR/>They represent a theme, I get it. :) It's never just about the music with many music lovers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-63042191144566344462008-12-23T01:08:00.000-05:002008-12-23T01:08:00.000-05:00And this is an interesting photo. Ronnie Vannucci ...And this is an interesting photo. Ronnie Vannucci looks good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-15007941192033846042008-12-23T01:04:00.000-05:002008-12-23T01:04:00.000-05:00Which time zone are traveling to now? Judging from...Which time zone are traveling to now? Judging from the time of the posts, I thought I'd ask.<BR/>Good piece on RS. I suppose rockers always lend themselves to being scrutinized. Especially the good-looking ones. And Flowers seems to be aware of his own good looks. And their power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-23783283367963402992008-12-23T00:43:00.000-05:002008-12-23T00:43:00.000-05:00And I actually just thought of Lester Bangs' 'anal...And I actually just thought of Lester Bangs' 'analysis' of beautiful people just now. I wonder what he'd say of B.F.? Since he likes Iggy Pop and all....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751335156965060433.post-13945785897108257852008-12-23T00:41:00.000-05:002008-12-23T00:41:00.000-05:00How come people are so taken by the fact that he's...How come people are so taken by the fact that he's a Mormon? So, aren't there rockers who subscribe to religion out there?<BR/>Uhm, yeah!<BR/>Let's face it, it's not always easy for not-so-good-looking reviewers to have sympathy for beautiful, talented people. Brandon Flowers happens to be both.<BR/><BR/>Good piece. A fan too!! And I wish I could 'rock' couture the way Flowers can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com